Katherine Royce, a former honors attorney at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), recently shared her worries about the impact of her termination on her medical treatment and the agency's mission.
Royce, who was diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease two years ago and underwent neurosurgery to remove a brain tumor, expressed concerns about her insurance status and access to health savings account following her termination.
She highlighted the importance of annual MRI scans to monitor her condition and expressed uncertainty about receiving necessary medical care due to the loss of insurance coverage.
Aside from personal concerns, Royce also emphasized the potential implications of her termination on the CFPB's ability to protect Americans from financial scams.
She raised questions about the procedural aspects of her termination, pointing out the safeguards in place for federal employees to ensure the independence of the civil service.
Royce criticized the lack of adherence to established procedures for downsizing federal agencies, suggesting that bypassing such protocols could have broader implications for the American constitutional order.
Her remarks underscore the broader implications of her termination on both personal health concerns and the mission of the CFPB in safeguarding consumers against financial exploitation.
